I came across a recipe last week for a healthy chocolate shake. I was really surprised to find one of the key ingredients was tofu. Tofu?! So I made it. I modified it somewhat....
Mr. K (As in Mr. Kirbie. Yes I’m phasing out DH. He’s still a dear husband to me, but for several reasons, I’ve decided to change it for future posts. Sorry to those who’ve...
Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies are so easy to make with just 4 ingredients. They have a delicious chocolate flavor, crunchy almonds, and a chewy texture. I love to make cookies with nut butter, and these chocolate almond butter cookies are a...
We recently made some trips to McDonald’s to try the new premium McWraps and the breakfast menu offerings available after midnight. I had been quite curious about the Premium Chicken McWraps. I really enjoyed...
DH and I both enjoy bread pudding. It’s something we will get as a dessert course, but I’ve never tried to make it because I was too lazy. Making custard, scalding milk, etc, seemed...
Sloppy’s Burritos recently opened in Hillcrest, right next to Project Pie. Despite it’s name, the burrito style is anything but sloppy. Instead, this fast casual eatery markets itself as “Chipotle meets Whole Foods.” They...
Over the weekend, I attended the bridal shower of a close friend. As one of the bridesmaids, I volunteered to do the bridal shower favors. And since I do a lot of baking, I...
Papa Luna’s, which open late last year, specializes in empanadas, offering more than 20 different filling varieties. The shop has been on my to-do list for quite some time. We had purchased one of...
A few weeks ago I shared a recipe for ridiculously easy homemade fruit snacks. As promised, I’ve been busy working on variations, including getting rid of the Jello package for a more natural taste....
Since the end of Lent, I’ve been consuming chips like crazy. There have been so many new varieties and campaigns going on. Lay’s Sriracha chips, Doritos Locos Tacos flavored Doritos, Doritos Jacked, Cheetos Mix-Up,...
Scoops is one of our favorite ice cream shops in LA, known for their infinite list of unique flavor pairings and generous scoop sizes. On our last LA trip, we made an impromptu stop....
I love chocolate muffins and I love coffee. So I thought it only made sense to combine both into one muffin, perfect for a indulgent breakfast treat. I used my absolute favorite chocolate breakfast...
